For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 2,415 students in 49503, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 49503, MI are Grand Rapids Learning Center, Lighthouse Academy Waalkes and Lighthouse North Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 49503 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49503, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 49503 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 49503, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2010
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grades: 3-12
| 67 students
Rank: #44.
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #55.
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Rank: #66.
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-6450
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-6450
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: #77.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grades: PK-12
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students
Rank: #99.
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
512 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-1010
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-1010
Grades: 6-12
| 487 students
Rank: #1010.
Innovation Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #1111.
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
327 Rumsey St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-3160
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-3160
Grades: 7-12
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
Empower U
Special Education School
225 Mayfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 410-4860
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 410-4860
Grades: 6-12
| 170 students
49503, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
159 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
311 State Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2734
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2734
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1505 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
538 Madison Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Grades: PK
| 99 students
1415 Lyon Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
1061 Kensington Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-2708
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-2708
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
Kent Co. Correction Facility High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
701 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 632-6386
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 632-6386
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Kent Education Center--mayfield Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
225 Mayfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2710
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2710
Grades: 6-9
| 56 students
1565 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 617-9321
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 617-9321
Grades: 3-12
| 5 students
641 Vries Street Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2983
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2983
Grades: PK
| 94 students
701 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-3732
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-3732
Grades: 4-12
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 49503, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 49503, MI include Grand Rapids Learning Center, Lighthouse Academy Waalkes and Lighthouse North Campus.
How many public high schools are located in 49503?
12 public high schools are located in 49503.
What is the racial composition of students in 49503?
49503 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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